Im totally new to all this and confused how they count the weeks and from which date. Doc told me something about last period but i didnt fully get it. Can someone explain simply?
Aww, this is such a sweet question, I remember feeling this way! It's usually calculated from the first day of your last period, darling. Your baby's journey officially begins from then, even before you truly know. Your doctor will do an ultrasound to confirm the exact gestational age. It's an incredible journey, take it all in.
Oh, I was so confused about this too when I first found out! Like, do they count from conception or my last period? My doc said it's usually from the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). It's so weird, right? I'm still trying to figure out how many weeks I actually am.
Okay, so generally your gynac will calculate it from the first day of your Last Menstrual Period (LMP). This gestational age is really important because it affects when to do certain tests. Especially if you have conditions like GD, knowing the exact weeks helps with diet and monitoring. So make sure you recall your LMP date properly for your doctor. It's crucial for your care plan.
Hey! So I just delivered recently, and they always count pregnancy from the first day of your Last Menstrual Period (LMP). Even if you conceive later, that's how it's calculated. My gynac used the LMP date for all scans and due dates. Don't worry too much about the exact conception date, LMP is the standard. Just tell your doc that date accurately.
